UEFA Cup Betting Olympiacos vs Hertha

The three-way battle in Group B for third place finish features a clash between the two front-runners – Olympiacos and Hertha in the final UEFA Cup group fixture. The sports betting marketplace has taken stock of each clubs chances of accomplishing the feat, coming up with firm favourite odds for the home side Olympiakos

Given the Greeks are currently in third place, within reach of the knockout stages of UEFA Cup action, the consensus is that they are the bankable bet.

Soccer Betting Line:

Olympiacos -½ -105 -105 2½ O +105 U -125 1½ O +105 U -135 Draw +230

Hertha Berlin +½ -115 +240 2½ O +105 U -125 1 O +110 U -140 Draw +230

Match Time: 2:45 PM Eastern Time, Thursday December 18, 2008

Venue: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium - Athens - Greece

Soccer Betting Analysis:

Olympiacos -105: In UEFA Cup action, Olympiacos struggled on their road trips. They lost both away games to Metalist and Galatasaray by a slim margin. Thankfully, though they have an impressive home record, evinced by the 5:1 thrashing they dealt Benefica over a fortnight ago. All things considered , including home edge, they are in with a real chance to take the third place prize on offer on match day five.

Olympiacos takes an impressive five-match undefeated run at home against this first-ever clash against Hertha Berlin in UEFA Cup action.

Hertha Berlin +240: The German side has to be one of the biggest disappointments in UEFA Cup so far, having hauled only two points in the competition. Now they have to take three points, more than they managed up to this point to continue their UEFA Cup campaign. Surprisingly though Hertha is enjoying one of the most successful seasons in the clubs history in Bundesliga. Currently, they occupy third place in the table – largely owing to a great home run.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Though Hertha is a good side, they will have problems in Athens. The Partisan crowd can be particularly intimidating –even to the best European clubs that come a visiting. Olympiacos technically needs only a point in this match to assure their passage but they will most likely play for all three points and leave nothing to chance. They are impressive at home, while Hertha has struggled on the road.

Soccer Free Picks: Olympiacos -105 | Over 2.5 goals +105

Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room